Lesson Design Elements – Madeline Hunter 1) Anticipatory Set (focus) - A short activity or prompt that focuses the students' attention before the actual lesson begins. Used when students enter the room or in a transition. A hand-out given to students at the door, review question written on the board, "two problems" on the overhead are examples of AS. 2) Purpose (objective) - The purpose of today's lesson, why the students need to learn it, what they will be able to "do", and how they will show learning as a result are made clear by the teacher. 3) Input - The vocabulary, skills, and concepts the teacher will impart to the students - the "stuff" the kids need to know in order to be successful. 4) Modeling (show) - The teacher shows in graphic form or demonstrates what the finished product looks like - a picture worth a thousand words. 5) Guided Practice (follow me) - The teacher leads the students through the steps necessary to perform the skill using the trimodal approach - hear/see/do. 6) Checking For Understanding (CFU) - The teacher uses a variety of questioning strategies to determine "Got it yet?" and to pace the lesson - move forward?/back up? 7) Independent Practice - The teacher releases students to practice on their own based on #3-#6. 8) Closure - A review or wrap-up of the lesson - "Tell me/show me what you have learned today". Shows that the lesson has come to an end. 9) Teaching – The student’s ability to teach another student how to do something. This is the best way to demonstrate mastery of content. 1/3 Teacher-Directed – 1/3 Student-Directed – 1/3 Group Work
Brad McDiarmid©
RDC Faculty of Education